Abstract: A method and apparatus protecting a water distribution system from main breaks caused by sudden pressure spikes in the distribution system. A surge suppressor apparatus may include a surge suppressor tank. The surge suppressor tank may be a hollow, cylindrical container adapted to retain liquid. The surge suppressor apparatus may also include a tee pipe integrally formed to the suppressor tank. The tee pipe is sized so that it connects to an underground supply pipe. End caps may be integrally formed to the suppressor tank. The end caps create an airtight seal in the surge suppressor tank.

Abstract: A method and apparatus protecting a water distribution system from main breaks caused by sudden pressure spikes in the distribution system. A surge suppressor apparatus may include a surge suppressor tank. The surge suppressor tank may be a hollow, cylindrical container adapted to retain liquid. The surge suppressor apparatus may also include a tee pipe integrally formed to the suppressor tank. The tee pipe is sized so that it connects to an underground supply pipe. End caps may be integrally formed to the suppressor tank. The end caps create an airtight seal in the surge suppressor tank.

Abstract: A fire hydrant of the “dry” barrel type having an improved means of draining the barrel after the hydrant has been used. The hydrant is provided with a drain passageway communicating the interior of the hydrant barrel to the exterior. A diffuser is attached to the hydrant at the drain passageway and receives water therefrom. The diffuser eliminates the need for force flushing the drain passageway and the localized draining of the hydrant barrel, thus eliminating soil erosion in the vicinity of the hydrant. Furthermore, the diffuser protects the interior components of the hydrant from entrance of foreign matter.

Abstract: A fire hydrant of the “dry” barrel type having an improved means of draining the barrel after the hydrant has been used. The hydrant is provided with a drain passageway communicating the interior of the hydrant barrel to the exterior. A diffuser is attached to the hydrant at the drain passageway and receives water therefrom. The diffuser eliminates the need for force flushing the drain passageway and the localized draining of the hydrant barrel, thus eliminating soil erosion in the vicinity of the hydrant. Furthermore, the diffuser protects the interior components of the hydrant from entrance of foreign matter.

Abstract: An elevated water tank having an improved means of preventing ice formation. The water tank is provided with an air supply line communicating the interior or the water tank to an external air compressor. The air compressor forces air through the air supply line into the water held in the water tank causing mixing of the water and generally perturbing the water to prevent ice formation on the surface of the water. The ice prevention system ensures the availability of water supply from the elevated water tank during the winter months when many water tanks freeze over. Furthermore, the ice prevention system eliminates the need for agitators and recirculation systems prone to failure or costly heating systems.